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firing squad

noun

Definition of firing squad

as in rear guard

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Recent Examples of firing squad Frenzied congressional gerrymandering across the states has become a circular firing squad. — Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2026 Seven executions have been carried out in the state since capital punishment was resumed, including three men who chose to die by firing squad. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 This Democratic circular firing squad could continue right up to Election Day on June 2. — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 5 May 2026 Executions then resumed in 1977, when double murderer Gary Gilmore was put to death by firing squad. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firing squad

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Optional extras include alarm/geolocation, a retractable rear guard rail, a canopy, and custom setups for family or cargo.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Any suggestions that Lionel Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup might be diminished crumbled on Tuesday night with Algeria’s rear guard.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

Definition of rear guard

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The man failed to comply with the deputies' orders and backed his vehicle into a patrol motorcycle.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 July 2026
The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued water safety tips Thursday after announcing the patrol has responded to 30 water fatalities in 2026, according to a news release.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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Whether in rural towns or sprawling cities, activists who can mobilize citizens to flood council meetings and hold picket signs are finding success.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.

— Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

Definition of picket

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In humans, traits such as neuroticism and recklessness appear to have some evolutionary basis—emerging perhaps to provide our species with sentries who alerted us to threats, and with explorers who led the way to new food sources.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
From Newt's family making first contact with a Facehugger to a wonderfully tense sentry gun sequence, Cameron's extra footage enhances a classic.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of sentry

Noun

That is why millions of people now sleep with a ring, a watch or a smart bassinet nearby, quietly collecting sleep data all night long.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
For those who equate sport watches with rubber straps, the Hermès Cut is a nice entry point.

— Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 31 July 2026

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